Some awards shows are a must-see for the competition, some for the talent and performances, and some are a requirement if oyu fancy yourself a fashion and beauty aficionado. Then there’s the MTV Video Music Awards. Once you’re over the age of 30 you feel a little too old watching it.
Part awards show, part train wreck waiting to happen in the best way (remember Kendrick Lamar and the literal firewall, the Miley Cyrus performance, the Kanye West-Taylor Swift beef kick off, Lady Gaga in a meat dress, oh we can go on), it’s still a must watch for the fashion and beauty if nothing else.
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This year’s red carpet arrivals were nothing short of inspiring. We saw beauty trends in the making as well as nods to throwback styles. Our favorite celebrities brought their beauty A games to the Prudential Center in New Jersey. Not even another flaming wall of ropes could steal any of their fire.
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Ebonee Davis At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Mona Scott-Young At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Amara La Negra At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Quin At The MTV Video Music Awards
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JuJu At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Shay Johnson At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Nessa At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Prince Derek Doll At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Maya Taylor At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Pretty Vee At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Angelina Claudinelle Jean, Wyclef Jean, and Claudinette Jean At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Jena Frumes At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Charm La’Donna At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Normani At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Ilfenesh Hadera At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Megan Thee Stallion At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Keke Palmer At The MTV Video Music Awards
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FKA twigs At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Monica At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Lizzo At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Queen Latifah At The MTV Video Music Awards
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H.E.R. At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Remy Ma At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Missy Elliot At The MTV Video Music Awards
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Cardi B At The MTV Video Music Awards
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